Knowledge Of Fruit And Vegetable Related Practices And Anthropometric Status Of Public Primary School Teachers In Umuahia North Lga, Abia State:- Onuoha, Nancy C

Nancy CHIEBUKA | 80 pages (15078 words) | Projects
Human Nutrition and Dietetics | Co Authors: Onuoha

ABSTRACT

This study assessed the knowledge of fruits and vegetables related practices and anthropometric status of 223 public primary school teachers in Umuahia North LGA, Abia State. We used a validated questionnaire and conducted anthropometric measurements, including height, weight using standard procedure to evaluate the teachers' health. The results showed that 87.6% of the respondents were female, with 32.4% aged between 25-30 years. Most (97.2%) were of Igbo ethnic origin. Notably, few teachers(4.8%) lacked adequate knowledge about the importance of fruits and vegetables in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and their consumption patterns revealed low fruit and vegetable intake. This deficiency may increase the risk of overweight and obesity. Regarding BMI, 2.8% of teachers were underweight, 18.6% were normal, 37.9% were overweight, and 40.7% were obese. The findings underscore the need for interventions to improve teachers' knowledge and practices related to fruits and vegetables, which can set an example for students and promote community health. In addition, the chi-square test demonstrated a significant relationship between teachers' anthropometric status and their fruits and vegetables consumption patterns in Umuahia North LGA, Abia State.

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APA

NANCY, C (2024). Knowledge Of Fruit And Vegetable Related Practices And Anthropometric Status Of Public Primary School Teachers In Umuahia North Lga, Abia State:- Onuoha, Nancy C. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Oct 10, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-of-fruit-and-vegetable-related-practices-and-anthropometric-status-of-public-primary-school-teachers-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-onuoha-nancy-c-7-2

MLA 8th

CHIEBUKA, NANCY. "Knowledge Of Fruit And Vegetable Related Practices And Anthropometric Status Of Public Primary School Teachers In Umuahia North Lga, Abia State:- Onuoha, Nancy C" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 17 Sep. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-of-fruit-and-vegetable-related-practices-and-anthropometric-status-of-public-primary-school-teachers-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-onuoha-nancy-c-7-2. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

MLA7

CHIEBUKA, NANCY. "Knowledge Of Fruit And Vegetable Related Practices And Anthropometric Status Of Public Primary School Teachers In Umuahia North Lga, Abia State:- Onuoha, Nancy C". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 17 Sep. 2024. Web. 10 Oct. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-of-fruit-and-vegetable-related-practices-and-anthropometric-status-of-public-primary-school-teachers-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-onuoha-nancy-c-7-2 >.

Chicago

CHIEBUKA, NANCY. "Knowledge Of Fruit And Vegetable Related Practices And Anthropometric Status Of Public Primary School Teachers In Umuahia North Lga, Abia State:- Onuoha, Nancy C" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2024). Accessed 10 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/knowledge-of-fruit-and-vegetable-related-practices-and-anthropometric-status-of-public-primary-school-teachers-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-onuoha-nancy-c-7-2

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